This webinar is an inspiring talk with Stephen T. Smith, MD, a vascular surgeon from Peak Heart & Vascular in Phoenix, AZ. He shares his remarkable journey from academic medicine to private practice, detailing how he helped build a thriving clinical research program through unique partnerships. Smith discusses the challenges he faced, such as patient recruitment, funding and contracting, and highlight the exciting opportunities for innovation and collaboration that arise within clinical research. If you are considering starting a research program, wanting to get involved, or are facing obstacles related to your organization's research infrastructure, this webinar offers an opportunity to learn how you can help influence a new research paradigm.

Dominic Doenges, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Axsendo Clinical Research 

Stephen T. Smith, MD, FACS, Founding Partner, Vascular Surgeon, Peak Heart & Vascular